Category Management Specialist

5 days ago


West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Alexander Steele Recruitment Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team at Alexander Steele Recruitment. As a Category Manager, you will play a key role in driving customer and category strategies to influence key category levers such as range, merchandising, and pricing and promotions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement category strategies to drive business growth and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Market Insights: Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activity to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including commercial and brand teams, to ensure insights are at the heart of all decision-making and initiatives.
  • Market Analysis: Conduct regular market analysis, including store visits and data analysis, to identify key trends and opportunities.
  • Reporting and Auditing: Create reports and perform market audits to assist in category and business growth.
Requirements
  • 4 years of previous experience in a Category Management role within FMCG.
  • Excellent data interpretation and analysis skills, with the ability to pull out key insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Expert knowledge of market data platforms such as Nielsen and Kantar.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally.
  • Ability to present in an engaging manner to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Highly proficient user of Excel and PowerPoint to manipulate and present data.
  • Ability to multitask and work well both independently and as part of a team.


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